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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.76, 380.10 and 223.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.76, 380.10 and 223.40 is: 334.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.76 : 380.10 = 223.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.76/380.10 = 223.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.76x = 380.10 × 223.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.76x = 84,914.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,914.34/253.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.62

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